Question 1608 Deck Safety
70% to passWhat action should you take if a shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to turn blue?
A
do nothing until the victim becomes unconscious
B
immediately administer CPR
C
perform the Heimlich maneuver
D
make the victim lie down with the feet elevated to get blood to the brain
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) perform the Heimlich maneuver. When a person is choking and cannot speak or breathe, the immediate action should be to perform the Heimlich maneuver. This technique is designed to dislodge the obstruction in the airway and restore breathing. Waiting until the victim becomes unconscious (option A) or making them lie down (option D) would not be effective in this situation. Administering CPR (option B) is not the appropriate first step, as the person is still conscious and able to cough or breathe with the proper intervention.
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